LSP Detectives Continue Investigation of Terrebonne Parish Deputy-Involved Shooting
Published: 11-06-2026 | Category: OIS
Houma – Detectives with the Louisiana State Police Criminal Investigations Division (LSP-CID) continue the investigation into the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office (TPSO) deputy-involved shooting that occurred on November 5, 2026.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the driver of a 2021 BMW X3 was the subject of an active multi-agency narcotics investigation. Law enforcement located the suspect and attempted to initiate a traffic stop. The driver refused to stop and fled at a high rate of speed while disregarding several traffic control systems on multiple streets throughout the city of Houma. The pursuit ended when the BMW exited the roadway to the left and crashed into Bayou Terrebonne.
The circumstances surrounding the officer-involved shooting are still under investigation. This investigation remains active, and additional details will be released as they become available.
Anyone with information and/or pictures and video is urged to share that information with LSP Detectives, citizens can anonymously report information through the Louisiana State Police online reporting system by visiting File a Report, or calling the LSP Fusion Center Hotline at 1-800-434-8007.
BUREAU OF INVESTIGATIONS ORIGINAL RELEASE
November 5, 2026
LSP Detectives Investigating Deputy-Involved Shooting in Terrebonne Parish
Houma – On November 5, 2026, just before 11:00 a.m., detectives within the Criminal Investigations Division, New Orleans Field Office, were requested by the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office to investigate a deputy-involved shooting following a pursuit that occurred on Louisiana Highway 24 near Henderson Street. Investigators are working to process the scene and gather further information.
One subject was shot and pronounced deceased at the scene. No deputies were injured during the incident. LSP Detectives are in the very preliminary stages of this investigation, and additional details will be released as they become available.
Anyone with information and/or pictures and video is urged to share that information with LSP Detectives, citizens can anonymously report information through the Louisiana State Police online reporting system by visiting File a Report, or calling the LSP Fusion Center Hotline at 1-800-434-8007.
Contact Information:
Sgt. Peggy Bourque
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section
Office: (985) 857-3680
[email protected]